by Tricia Lott Williford | May 9, 2019 | Courage, Deep Sadness, Friends, Leadership, My Family, Peter
“Is he a police dog?” “No, he’s a friendship dog.” “Why is he here?” “We brought him to your school to see if anybody would like to pet him. Maybe somebody needs a friend today.” “I do. I need a friend.” “Then Sam is here to see you.” We brought our pal Sam to some...
by Tricia Lott Williford | Nov 1, 2016 | Friends, Love Comes Back, My Family, Peter
You guys, it’s November. And I just realized that I love November like nobody’s business. For as vocal as I am about all things that are the color and scent and flavor of October, I think it’s possible I love November more. It might be a new affection, and if...
by Tricia Lott Williford | Jun 4, 2015 | And Life Comes Back, Books, Friends, Lifestyle Column, What Not To Say
I’m not particularly qualified by profession or education to offer counseling or therapy, wisdom or advice. I don’t have a doctorate or a master’s degree, I’m not a theologian or philosopher, and I can’t talk about the economy or politics or the universe. I will say,...
by Tricia Lott Williford | Mar 3, 2015 | Friends, Leadership, My Faith, Quotables
I think one of God’s greatest creations is women. That’s not a feminist statement or sexist statement, because – believe me – I also think very highly of God’s masculine workmanship. Very. But what’s on my mind today is the...
by Tricia Lott Williford | Jul 30, 2014 | Deep Sadness, Friends, My Faith
Confession: I don’t like negative emotions, and I’ve often been known to swoop in and rescue someone from their rightful feelings. When a friend’s heart is broken, I want to rescue her. When she is discouraged, I want to offer encouragement. When she... by Tricia Lott Williford | May 16, 2014 | Friends, Quotables
Sometimes there are people you love because you learned to love them a long time ago, because when you say, “Remember the night we went skinny-dipping in the dean’s pool?” she says yes. ~ Anna Quindlen, Every Last One Share this:Click to share on...